Luke Wilkshire insists the entire Socceroos playing group is behind manager Holger Osieck.

The German has come under fire following the 6-0 friendly loss to Brazil last month but ahead of Friday's (Saturday morning AEDT) clash with France in Paris, Dynamo Moscow defender Wilkshire suggests any talk regarding his potential sacking has certainly not emanated from the players who are fully behind the boss.

"I don't think that's ever been in question and the talk and suggestion, that's just the world of football," Wilkshire said.

"It's not a concern for us.

"We come into camp and every player who pulls on a green and gold jersey wants to perform for their country first and foremost, and for the team, for each other and for the coach.

"Everyone is 100 per cent behind him (Osieck) and the whole squad, we're all together in this."

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Andrew Slevison is an avid sports fan, particularly of the world game. The Melbourne, Australia native, who has spent time living in London and travelling South America, takes a keen interest in the English Premier League and Major League Soccer and rates his best live footballing moment as the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil.